Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please direct your attention to the center ring . . . and so the fun begins in Peru, Ind., where famous circuses once spent their winters and now a youth circus ...

The circus holds a fascinating chapter in America’s evolving history. Recently, that history has included the growth of the theatrical Cirque du Soleil and its addition of technology to the arena, and ...

PERU— The crowd gathered near the towering, paint-chipped barn with digital cameras ready. The conversation was brisk as the anticipation rose. Around noon, a tractor pulled out the red, wooden beast, ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. INDIANAPOLIS — Did you know Peru, Indiana is ...

Jul. 17—PERU — Preparing for a family and friends performance, Michelle Boswell double-checked the rigging at the Peru Amateur Youth Circus on Friday. Performances opened to the public Saturday ...

wows crowds during its eight-day run every year. Performing 10 indoor shows amid the Circus City Festival, 200 Miami County youth, ages 7 to 21, embrace the entertainment heritage of Peru, which is ...